Assistant Buyer Intern — Watch & Jewelry Subcontracting

Overview

Chanel is a leading independent luxury house renowned for haute couture, accessories, fine jewellery and watchmaking. The brand combines artisanal craftsmanship with rigorous quality standards and creative direction, operating across global markets and attracting talent drawn to heritage, exclusivity and product excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the buyer in the end-to-end management of subcontracting relationships for watchmaking and jewellery suppliers.
• Prepare and follow up purchase orders, acknowledgements and delivery schedules; track order status and escalate delays.
• Assist with supplier qualification and onboarding processes, including documentation, compliance and quality requirements.
• Collect and analyze cost and pricing data; contribute to margin analyses and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Coordinate technical and quality information between internal product, production and quality teams and external subcontractors.
• Participate in RFQs/RFIs and comparative supplier assessments; consolidate supplier offers and prepare decision support materials.
• Maintain procurement files, supplier databases and ERP records to ensure data integrity and audit readiness.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects within the subcontracting and sourcing function.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical aptitude with advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) is a plus.
• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail in documentation and follow-up.
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and commercial interlocutors; commercial awareness of cost structures.
• Proactive, collaborative attitude with the ability to prioritise competing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional working proficiency in French; business English is advantageous.

Skills

Experience

Internship-level role. Candidates should be currently enrolled in a relevant degree programme; prior internships or short-term experience in procurement, purchasing or the watch/jewellery sectors are advantageous but not mandatory.

Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related field.

Culture

The workplace emphasises craftsmanship, discretion and rigorous standards, combining heritage-driven creativity with operational excellence. Teams operate in a collaborative, high-expectation environment that values attention to detail and respect for artisanal processes.